According to the medical literature, an estimated 15% of children in the United States have at least one developmental delay with the most common being speech and language. Developmental delay is important to recognize and address early. When your child is young and still growing, doctors will assess developmental milestones to make sure your child’s
We probably took the most pictures of Madi as an infant when she was 6 months old. Madi was able to sit upright without support at 6 months, so Graeme and I could not stop taking photos of her looking adorable sitting independently. Here is what to expect for baby development from your 6 month old
I vividly remember when Madi was 3 months old, it felt like just last week! At that time I felt like she was reaching all her developmental milestones so fast. It really is true what my parents told me about time flying by faster and faster as we get older. I remember how excited Graeme
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD, or Autism) is a disorder that begins in the child developmental period. Its hallmark is problems with of social communication, social interaction, repetitive behaviours, and restrictive interests. The disorder affects every child differently. Some children have mild difficulties in social interactions, which was formerly known as “Aspergers Disorder.” Other children may
Madi was 15 months old when my husband and I went to a medical conference in Quebec City. It was the first time I ever travelled away from my baby. It was also the first time I had ever slept away from Madi. Needless to say I was beyond stressed. The thought of leaving Madi